Timing:

• 20 May 2021 - 23:00-02:00 (CEST)
• 21 May 2021 - 13:00-16:00 (CEST)

The SBSTA Chair would encourage submissions by Parties and admitted observer organizations on this topic by 1 May 2021.

Guiding Questions:

Given the delay in adopting decisions on Article 6 and assuming an outcome on Article 6 in Glasgow, rapid operationalization from 2022 may be necessary.

6.2:  How could Parties advance work on the outlines for reporting and review guidelines for the Article 6 technical expert review so that they are available in 2022? How could infrastructure development and operationalization be accelerated?

6.4: How could the mechanism be started rapidly? What work could be undertaken by the Supervisory Body rather than the SBSTA in order to speed up operationalization and what would be the priorities for the Supervisory Body?

6.8: What would be needed to ensure rapid implementation of work programme activities for non-market approaches? What could be the timelines under the work programme?

Contact: Paris-Agreement-Article-6@unfccc.int